Artist Bio 1 - Zimsyed

Zim Syed is a multi-media artist. His upbringing and experiences as a Bangladeshi-American immigrant have vastly shaped his life and work - having spent his childhood between the USA, Bangladesh, and the UAE. The differences in these countries made a lasting impact on him. Syed went on to study Economics at the University of Pittsburgh where he became involved in the arts.

In our networked world, Syed's paintings are a re-versioning of existing forms to inform our wider cultural environment. It's not only his own experiences but also his place in time that leads him toward the remix. By bringing together deconstructed visual language into one singular image, Syed provides a fresh perspective on social issues, economics, and culture. When working with paint, Syed uses brushstrokes to emphasize emotions. He playfully bends time and space - mixing artists, genres, styles, and iconography.

In the fall of 2020, Syed received a BIPOC Micro-Grant. A new arts funding initiative created by The Pittsburgh Foundation’s Center for Philanthropy, the BIPOC Micro-Grant gives artists maximum freedom in use of the grant and is a way for the Foundation to carry forward Mac Miller’s creative and artistic legacy and his family’s vision for helping artists, particularly younger artists, recognize their full potential. In addition, Syed was the lead artist on the John Lewis mural at 1815 Locust Street in Uptown to promote visual messages about police brutality, systemic racism, and gun violence. He hopes to continue his artwork aligning with his personal history by creating large-scale murals, intimate paintings, photography, and installation.

Zim Syed is a multi-media artist. His upbringing and experiences as a Bangladeshi-American immigrant have vastly shaped his life and work - having spent his childhood between the USA, Bangladesh, and the UAE. The differences in these countries made a lasting impact on him. Syed went on to study Economics at the University of Pittsburgh where he became involved in the arts.

In our networked world, Syed's paintings are a re-versioning of existing forms to inform our wider cultural environment. It's not only his own experiences but also his place in time that leads him toward the remix. By bringing together deconstructed visual language into one singular image, Syed provides a fresh perspective on social issues, economics, and culture. When working with paint, Syed uses brushstrokes to emphasize emotions. He playfully bends time and space - mixing artists, genres, styles, and iconography.